{
  "id": 220601,
  "title": "Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD review: The best 2230 drive you can buy for the Steam Deck",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/sandisk-optimus-gx-7100m-2tb-ssd-review-the-best-2230-drive-you-can",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T12:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/sandisk-optimus-gx-7100m-2tb-ssd-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD aims to set the standard for the M.2 2230 SSD segment, filling an important gap in the portable gaming market. As a high-end Gen 4 drive, it delivers impressive random read performance, crucial for game-focused hardware and smooth loading times. The drive's power efficiency and durability make it a powerhouse for mobile devices, maintaining a low 4W power draw. Sandisk offers extensive software support with the Sandisk Desktop App, providing a robust user experience. Priced at $229.99 for 1TB and $449.99 for 2TB, the 7100M competes favorably against alternatives, offering superior performance and efficiency.",
  "summary": "The Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M is the pinnacle of M.2 2230 SSD goodness. High performance, great power efficiency, and a well-supported drive up to 2TB.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD targets M.2 2230 SSD segment",
    "High-end Gen 4 drive offers impressive random read performance",
    "Power-efficient, durable, and supported by Sandisk Desktop App"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}